Morning update

Morning update Good morning Middle East Eye readers, There are early signs of a possible diplomatic shift after the US paused “Project Freedom”, the naval escort mission in the Strait of Hormuz, as talks with Iran appear to gain momentum. Donald Trump said the operation would be halted while negotiations move closer to what he described as a “final agreement”. Tensions remain high across the region, with continued military activity in Lebanon, warnings at the UN over Hormuz and growing economic pressure linked to the conflict.